Click here to view the Summer Reading Calendar of Events handout.

Read and Win Big Prizes!

Beanstack: Opportunities to win Summer Reading Prizes are waiting for you in the Beanstack app! Our user-friendly Beanstack app makes it easy to sign up, track activities and reading, and earn badges for chances to win great prizes this summer!

• Get started by downloading the free app for iOS or Android, or visit https://siouxcitylibrary.beanstack.org to create an account.

Kick-Off Event: Read. Renew. Repeat.

Monday, June 3 • Aalfs Downtown Library • 2 to 4 pm

Kickoff a summer of fun at the Library! Make your own button from recycled books, show off at the Family Dance Party, follow the map and read along the Book Walk, and find clues for a prize during the scavenger hunt.

Meet Sioux City Explorers mascot, Slider!

Plus, pick up your Summer Reading Starter Pack and sign up on the Beanstack App.

Special Events

Click on each event to learn more and register.

Illusionist Keith West (Registration Required)
2 Shows – Same Show at Both Sessions
Monday, June 17 • 2 – 3 pm
Morningside Branch Library • For All Ages
or
Monday, June 17 • 6:45 – 7:45 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For All Ages

The Toddler Summer Games (Registration Required)
Friday, July 12 • 10 – 11 am
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 2 and under + their caregiver

Blank Park Zoo (Registration Required)
2 Shows – Same Show at Both Sessions
Monday, July 15 • 1:30 pm
Morningside Branch Library • For All Ages
or
Monday, July 15 • 2:45 pm
Morningside Branch Library • For All Ages

Celebrate Smokey Bear: An 80th Birthday Party! (Registration Required)
Thursday, July 18 • 11 am – 12 noon
Morningside Branch Library • For All Ages

For Teens

Click on each event to learn more and register.

Teen Crafternoons (Registration Required)
Creating a Felt Cactus!
Monday, June 10 • 2 – 3 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 12 – 18
and
Friendship Bracelets!
Monday, July 8 • 2 – 3 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 12 – 18

Teen After Hours: Mystery at Camp Harmony Hollow (Registration Required)
Friday, June 21 • 6:30 – 8: 30 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 12 – 18

Teen After Hours: Karaoke Night @ The Library (Registration Required)
Friday, July 19 • 6:30 – 8: 30 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 12 – 18

Family Events:

Click on each event to learn more and register, if required.

Read-to-Me Dogs
Tuesdays in June (4, 11, 18, & 25) • 2 – 3 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 6 – 11

LEGOs at the Library
Thursday, June 6 • 2 – 4 pm
and
Tuesday, July 9 • 2 – 4 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 6 – 11

Family Movie Fridays (All Movies Rated PG)
Aalfs Downtown Library • For All Ages
*See the Summer Reading Calendar for all the films being shown this summer!
Friday, June 7 • 10 am – 12 noon
Friday, June 14 • 10 am – 12 noon
Friday, June 28 • 10 am – 12 noon
Friday, July 5 • 10 am – 12 noon
Friday, July 12 • 2 – 4 pm
Friday, July 19 • 10 am – 12 noon
Friday, July 26 • 10 am – 12 noon

Family Boards Games with The Dealt Hand (Registration Required)
Saturday, June 15 • 12 noon – 4 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For All Ages

Family Yoga (Registration Required)
Saturday, June 29 • 11 am – 12 noon
Aalfs Downtown Library • For All Ages

Hands-On Fun

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Imagination Builders (Registration Required)
Mondays, June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 • 11 am – 12 noon
Morningside Branch Library • For Ages 6 – 8

Innovation Studio (Registration Required)
Thursdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25 • 2 – 3 pm
Aalfs Downtown Library • For Ages 9 – 11

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